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time is that on a clearance and IMC.  IMC time is in the cloud without a clearance - and yes, it can be done legally in the US, just a tad remote.  

Also the IMC bit depends on the country and registration of the aircraft you fly (with appropriate license, etc.).  

Lot of pilots with a boatload of IMC time legally garnered overseas in remote areas.  Depending on the circumstance it can be quite a learning experience.

Time to chime in with all the valuable input!!